Summer Research Initiative
University of Maryland
Behavioral and Social Sciences
June 5-July 28, 2017
UMD BSOS Summer Research Initiative (SRI):
This program provides rising juniors and seniors an opportunity to increase their interest in research careers in the social and behavioral sciences, develop research skills, and learn about doctoral training with the goal of encouraging students to pursue doctoral degrees in the social and behavioral sciences. The program has a special emphasis on population groups underrepresented in these fields (i.e., African Americans, Hispanics, American Indians, Alaska Natives, Native Hawaiians or other Pacific Islanders).
Program Details:
This program provides rising juniors and seniors an opportunity to increase their interest in research careers in the social and behavioral sciences, develop research skills, and learn about doctoral training with the goal of encouraging students to pursue doctoral degrees in the social and behavioral sciences. The program has a special emphasis on population groups underrepresented in these fields (i.e., African Americans, Hispanics, American Indians, Alaska Natives, Native Hawaiians or other Pacific Islanders). Program Details:
The 8-week program will be held on the University of Maryland, College Park campus from June 5 - July 28, 2017. Students are required to arrive on campus on Saturday, June 3rd for mandatory Saturday and Sunday program orientation, but SRI programming will officially begin on Monday, June 5th. Students will be provided a meaningful research experience by working with a faculty mentor in one of our nine academic departments (visit http://www.bsos.umd.edu for department list). The program also supplements the research experience with lectures, workshops, and networking opportunities. Students are provided round-trip airfare, meals, room and board in university on-campus housing and $3,150 (before taxes – amount includes stipend and meal allowances).
Basic Eligibility:
-Junior or senior status by Fall 2017
-U.S. citizen or permanent resident status
-Intent to pursue a Ph.D. in the social and behavioral sciences
-This initiative is especially interested in applications from students underrepresented in the social, behavioral, and economic sciences
Questions? Visit the following website http://go.umd.edu/BSOSSRI or contact us bsossri@umd.edu
To apply, visit the CIC SROP website, click “Campus Profiles,” and select University of Maryland
https://www.btaa.org/students/srop/introduction
Application deadline: February 10, 2017
Basic Eligibility:
-Junior or senior status by Fall 2017
-U.S. citizen or permanent resident status
-Intent to pursue a Ph.D. in the social and behavioral sciences
-This initiative is especially interested in applications from students underrepresented in the social, behavioral, and economic sciences
Questions? Visit the following website http://go.umd.edu/BSOSSRI or contact us bsossri@umd.edu
To apply, visit the CIC SROP website, click “Campus Profiles,” and select University of Maryland
https://www.btaa.org/students/srop/introduction
Application deadline: February 10, 2017
